Enough has been written and argued about the best fly rods for the Smokies that I won't rehash everything here. My opinions on the subje...

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Chasing big trout often involves throwing meat. Big flies, sinking lines, you know the drill. Here in Tennessee, our winter shad kill season...

My free time is fairly limited these days. Having a full time job as a fly fishing job doesn't equate to more fishing time, at least not...

Some of my favorite hiking here on the Cumberland Plateau is that way because of the lack of other people. Having a famous national park not...

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While every year is different, most winters allow some good fishing opportunities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Timing is ever...

If you've been waiting for the January newsletter, here it is. As a reminder, you can sign up over at www.troutzoneanglers.com and get t...

There are certain things that will ruin you as an angler. Of course, by ruin I mean spoil you so thoroughly that you don't want to do an...

Winter is what I like to call "hiking season" because I can't stand the heat and humidity of the southeast. I'd rather be ...